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MAKIN WAVES WITH FRANK LOMBARDI

August 5, 2020

The New Jersey native spoke earnestly about what Ocean County did for him, his perspective on life, and his musical journey – both before and after the COVID-19 outbreak. Like all artists trying to mo... Read More...

MAKIN WAVES WITH HOUSTON & THE DIRTY RATS

Bob Makin

July 1, 2020

Columns, Interviews, Makin' Waves

Even during a pandemic, this punk rock three-piece are 'Rockin’ the Dirty Jerz.' The Phillipsburg-based punk trio Houston & the Dirty Rats are the epitome of Makin Waves having played 100 shows in a... Read More...

Makin’ Waves—The Makin’ Waves Dirty Jersey Dozen

Bob Makin

January 1, 2020

Columns, Makin' Waves

Makin Waves Dirty Jersey Dozen are left to right from top: Cold Weather Company, The Cryptkeeper Five, Katie Henry, Bobby Mahoney and the Seventh Son, Daughter Vision, Well Wisher, Dentist, Deal Casino, Lowlig... Read More...

Little Feat: As Good as a Thrill

Bob Makin

March 6, 2019

Buzz

For 50 years, Little Feat have been laying down irresistible grooves. A band’s band, their fans include Bob Dylan, members of the Rolling Stones, the Grateful Dead, Widespread Panic, Dave Matthews Band, and Phi... Read More...

Makin’ Waves Record of the Week: Karma Gambit’s This is Probably a Mistake, But…

Bob Makin

February 27, 2019

Albums, Reviews

Karma Gambit’s debut LP, This is Probably a Mistake, But…, is a forceful forging of signature Jack Linden folk-rock with blasts of Beatlesque/Bowie-like power-pop. On Karma Gambit’s debut LP, This is ... Read More...

Makin’ Waves Scene Report: Lowlight, Atom Driver, Kosha Dillz, Andy B., Steve Dadaian, plus updates to the Makin’ Waves 2019 Concert Series

Bob Makin

February 27, 2019

Goings-On

Asbury Park-based Lowlight are on tour and will play a welcome-home show on March 3 at Danny Clinch Transparent Gallery preceding the release of a second single from an album expected in late spring. Hats of... Read More...

Makin’ Waves Record of the Week: Matty Carlock’s “The Jailbirds”

Bob Makin

February 14, 2019

Columns, Makin' Waves

Matty Carlock follows several hip-hop singles with a return to his punk and singer-songwriter roots on his debut full-length, The Jailbirds. My two favorite things about the New Jersey music scene are the mi... Read More...

Interview with Experiment 34: An Artist’s Duty

Bob Makin

February 13, 2019

Features, Interviews, Makin' Waves

In age when the most daring bands seem afraid or indifferent about taking a stand against social injustice, environmental despair, and the nightmare remnant of the American Dream, Asbury Park-based Experiment 3... Read More...

Makin Waves Record of the Week: Cyclone Static’s “From Scratch”

Bob Makin

February 7, 2019

Columns, Makin' Waves

The edges of Jersey City-based trio Cyclone Static’s debut full-length, “From Scratch,” for the nurturing Mint 400 indie are sharp and very well-crafted in the tradition of Husker Du, The Pixies and Nirvana.&nb... Read More...

Hub City Stompers Keep The Edge In Ska, Stomp On Nazis

Bob Makin

September 6, 2017

Interviews

Hub City Stompers are a faSKAnating New Brunswick band who stay true to original ska music and its influence on the skinheads of late-1960s England, while also incorporating later elements of the island-ori... Read More...

The Allman Betts Band—Keep On Growing

Crocodyle On Decade-Spanning Influences & Their Feel Good Music

Labors of Love: Marty Friedman’s All-Consuming Musical Endeavors

The Luka State’s New Video Allows Album Highlight To Shine

HOT ROCKS: New Releases from Green Day, Stone Temple Pilots, Liam Gallagher, DIO, and Sepultura

Royal Bliss Set Their Career Ablaze With “Fire Within”

The Versatility Of Ellington – As Seen On His Debut EP

Tombstones In Their Eyes’ Robust New Record

Queued Up: Exploring the World of Bong Joon-Ho ('Parasite'), plus 'Doctor Sleep,' 'The Siren,' 'Scandalous,' 'Untouchable,' and more.

Reality Check:  AMERICA: THE VIOLENCE PROBLEM

Reality Check: OUR MONSTER FIXATION

Makin’ Waves: Laurie Berkner: From Jersey Indie Rocker to Global Kindie Rocker

MAKIN WAVES WITH FRANK LOMBARDI

MAKIN WAVES WITH HOUSTON & THE DIRTY RATS

Makin’ Waves—The Makin’ Waves Dirty Jersey Dozen

Little Feat: As Good as a Thrill

Makin’ Waves Record of the Week: Karma Gambit’s This is Probably a Mistake, But…

Makin’ Waves Scene Report: Lowlight, Atom Driver, Kosha Dillz, Andy B., Steve Dadaian, plus updates to the Makin’ Waves 2019 Concert Series

Makin’ Waves Record of the Week: Matty Carlock’s “The Jailbirds”

Interview with Experiment 34: An Artist’s Duty

Makin Waves Record of the Week: Cyclone Static’s “From Scratch”

Hub City Stompers Keep The Edge In Ska, Stomp On Nazis

#THROWBACK: LINDA RONSTADT — JANUARY 12, 1977

Royal Bliss Set Their Career Ablaze With “Fire Within”

Reality Check:  AMERICA: THE VIOLENCE PROBLEM

The Versatility Of Ellington – As Seen On His Debut EP

Crocodyle On Decade-Spanning Influences & Their Feel Good Music

Tombstones In Their Eyes’ Robust New Record

Royal Bliss Set Their Career Ablaze With “Fire Within”

Reality Check:  AMERICA: THE VIOLENCE PROBLEM

The Versatility Of Ellington – As Seen On His Debut EP

Crocodyle On Decade-Spanning Influences & Their Feel Good Music

Tombstones In Their Eyes’ Robust New Record

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